Catch the Excitement of February Fishing!
Welcome to an exhilarating week on Santee Cooper! While we kick off with some chilly temps and a sprinkle of snow, things quickly ramp up with warmer days ahead. Expect partly sunny skies and various fish species gearing up to feed. From the robust Largemouth Bass to the crafty Channel Catfish, this week presents a splendid opportunity for anglers. With wind conditions calming down and water clarity improving, it’s time to reel in a big one! Dress warm, and get ready for an adventurous week ahead on the water!
Your Weekly Weather & Water Conditions Overview
Sunday, February 01:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
On the Water: Water temp in low 30s. Water conditions choppy and cold with a clarity of 2 feet. Sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 5:54 PM.
Monday, February 02:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 3 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 1 mph.
On the Water: Water temp rising slightly. Conditions calm and clear with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 7:06 AM, sunset 5:55 PM.
Tuesday, February 03:
Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
Night: A chance of rain after 1 AM. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
On the Water: Water temp continuing to rise. Conditions becoming more stable with clarity around 4 feet. Sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 5:56 PM.
Wednesday, February 04:
Daytime: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Rain likely before 4 AM. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
On the Water: Water temp stable but starting to muddy with a clarity of 3 feet. Sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 5:57 PM.
Thursday, February 05:
Daytime: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
On the Water: Water temp dropping slightly. Conditions calm with clarity around 4 feet. Sunrise 7:03 AM, sunset 5:58 PM.
Friday, February 06:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
On the Water: Water temp returning to warmth. Conditions calm with clarity around 5 feet. Sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 5:59 PM.
Saturday, February 07:
Daytime: Sunny, with a high near 53.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
On the Water: Water temp warming. Conditions very calm with clarity around 6 feet. Sunrise 7:01 AM, sunset 6:00 PM.
Best Species to Target This Week
Largemouth Bass
Fish for Largemouth Bass this week in 5-15 feet of water over a rocky bottom using a crankbait. A slow retrieve with a stop-and-go action should encourage a strike at 10 feet.
Channel Catfish
Fish for Channel Catfish this week in 10-20 feet of water over a muddy bottom using cut bait. A steady retrieve with a erratic twitch action will attract bites near structure.
Black Crappie
Fish for Black Crappie this week in 6-12 feet of water over submerged trees using jigs. A gentle lift and drop retrieval with a subtle action will entice hungry fish.
Best Times to be on the Water This Week
Largemouth Bass
Due to improving weather and stable water conditions, Largemouth Bass will be actively feeding in the mid-day. 11 AM – 2 PM will be the optimal time to target this species.
Channel Catfish
With weather warming and evening activity increasing, Channel Catfish will be sheltering in deep water during the warmest part of the day. Evening hours from 4 PM – 7 PM will be ideal.
Black Crappie
Given the mild conditions, Black Crappie will be feeding in the shallows during the late afternoon. Fish between 3 PM – 6 PM for the best success.